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The Ontology of Cyberspace: Philosophy, Law, and the Future of Intellectual Property

David R. Koepsell

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Is software a creation to be patented, like an invented machine or process, or an original expression to be copyrighted, like drawings and books? This distinction is artificial, argues Koepsell, and is responsible for the growing legal problems related to intellectual property law. Computer-mediated objects are no different from books, songs, or machines and do not require any special treatment by the law. The author suggests revisions to the legal framework itself which prevent this artificial and problematic distinction, and simplifies the protection of all intellectual property.

Language: English

Pages: 160

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Open Court

Release: February 28, 2003

ISBN: 0812695372

ISBN 13: 9780812695373

The Ontology of Cyberspace: Philosophy, Law, and the Future of Intellectual Property

David R. Koepsell

3.3/5 ( ratings)

Is software a creation to be patented, like an invented machine or process, or an original expression to be copyrighted, like drawings and books? This distinction is artificial, argues Koepsell, and is responsible for the growing legal problems related to intellectual property law. Computer-mediated objects are no different from books, songs, or machines and do not require any special treatment by the law. The author suggests revisions to the legal framework itself which prevent this artificial and problematic distinction, and simplifies the protection of all intellectual property.

Language: English

Pages: 160

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Open Court

Release: February 28, 2003

ISBN: 0812695372

ISBN 13: 9780812695373

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